Jimmy, known to his friends as Rabbit, is a white kid trying to make music in a predominantly African-American community. After he freezes up in the midst of an MC battle, he's convinced he's missed his chance and is doomed to lead a marginal life as a factory rat.With the help of his friends, Rabbit works up the courage and confidence to take one more shot at making his dream a reality

Special features: exclusive never-before-seen rap battles with Eminem; exclusive never-before-seen music video (from The Eminem Show album); Eminem talks about making "8 mile"; authentic "8 mile" with Curtis Hanson; the music of "8 mile"

Jimmy, known to his friends as Rabbit, is a white kid trying to make music in a predominantly African-American community. After he freezes up in the midst of an MC battle, he's convinced he's missed his chance and is doomed to lead a marginal life as a factory rat.With the help of his friends, Rabbit works up the courage and confidence to take one more shot at making his dream a reality

Awards note

Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards, 2003: BFCA Award - Best Song (Eminem - For the song "Lose yourself").

Special features: exclusive never-before-seen rap battles with Eminem; exclusive never-before-seen music video (from The Eminem Show album); Eminem talks about making "8 mile"; authentic "8 mile" with Curtis Hanson; the music of "8 mile"